Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte operates across the spectrum of dispute prevention and resolution, including the representation of clients before national courts and arbitral tribunals, the enforcement of judgements and protection of rights, with a particular focus on litigation in the real estate and construction sectors. The team, under the leadership of Nikolaus Vavrovsky, ‘outstanding litigator’ Dieter Heine, and Florian Stefan, offers a cross-method approach, which also includes expertise in arbitration and mediation. Nina Sterzl is sought out for advice on the purchase and sale of real estate and is one of the firm’s key contacts for construction disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nikolaus Vavrovsky provides insightful guidance paired with high level legal analysis.’

  • 'Nikolaus Vavrovsky perfectly combines vast experience in both real estate and dispute related matters. He regularly works with Nina Sterzl, a rising star in construction dispute resolution.'

  • 'The overall impression of the team is very positive. As clients, we also feel that there is a suitable approach to every inconvenience that we might have.'

  • ‘I have been working with Dieter Heine and his broad know-how and vast experience make us choose him and Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte over and over again. He is an outstanding litigator whose practice covers a wide range of disputes. We feel comfortable with him guiding us through any dispute and advising.’

  • ‘The team shows strength in preparing strategy and documentation of the cases, especially towards the actual litigation in court. Written preparation of claims, pleadings and answers to a complaint is very well and quickly done.’

  • 'Nikolaus Vavrovsky: very quick and effective communication, excellent strategic and negotiation skills. Very strong in scenario analysis and preventive risk management.'

  • 'The overall impression of the team is very positive because of the structured way of work and the vast experience and know-how that especially Dieter Heine has.'

  • 'Dieter Heine is an outstanding litigator. I feel comfortable with him guiding us through any dispute, and I also feel that there is a suitable approach to every inconvenience we might have.'

Key clients

  • Geros Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH/Lifestyle Brands Investment Holding GmbH
  • Siemens AG Österreich
  • Novogenia GmbH
  • Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg Festival)
  • Habeco Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Energy Changes Projektentwicklungs GmbH
  • StreamView GmbH
  • Stadt Salzburg/City of Salzburg
  • Taxi 40100 Taxifunkzentrale GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Geros Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH on a multi-million-euro lawsuit regarding the recovery of alleged payments made by Steinhoff Europe to Geros.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nikolaus Vavrovsky, Dieter Heine

Other key lawyers

Nina Sterzl